Kawasaki Z900 vs KTM 790 Duke
Price, estimated monthly instalment and specifications of the Kawasaki Z900 and the KTM 790 Duke as sold in the Philippines, using each model's lowest-priced variant.
Source: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation and Trimotors Technology Corporation (TTC). Last verified .
Photo: Kawasaki Motors (Phils.) Corporation (kawasaki-lifestyle.com), via kawasaki-lifestyle.com.
Kawasaki Z900
SE (2025 model) variant
- SRP
- ₱637,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱17,970
Photo: KTM Sportmotorcycle GmbH, via ktm.com.
KTM 790 Duke
Standard variant
- SRP
- ₱599,000
- Est. monthly
- ₱16,898
How they differ
- The KTM 790 Duke is the less expensive of the two: it starts at ₱599,000, which is ₱38,000 (6%) below the Kawasaki Z900 at ₱637,000.
- On installment at our default terms, the 790 Duke is estimated at ₱16,898 a month against ₱17,970 for the Z900, a difference of ₱1,072 a month.
- The Z900 makes more power (125 PS against 104.4 PS for the 790 Duke).
- The Z900 has more torque (98.6 Nm against 87 Nm for the 790 Duke).
- The Z900 has the larger engine (948 cc against 799 cc for the 790 Duke).
- The Z900 carries more fuel (17 L against 14 L for the 790 Duke).
Specifications side by side
| Specification | Kawasaki Z900SE (2025 model), ₱637,000 | KTM 790 DukeStandard, ₱599,000 |
|---|---|---|
| Engine and performance | ||
| Engine (differs) | Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, in-line four, DOHC, 16 valves | 2-cylinder, 4-stroke, parallel twin, liquid cooled |
| Displacement (differs) | 948 cc | 799 cc |
| Max power (differs) | 125 PS | 104.4 PS |
| Power peak (differs) | 9500 rpm | n/a |
| Max torque (differs) | 98.6 Nm | 87 Nm |
| Torque peak (differs) | 7700 | 8000 |
| Fuel system (differs) | Fuel injection with sub-throttles: 36 mm x 4 | Electronic fuel injection, Bosch EMS with RBW |
| Cooling (differs) | Liquid-cooled | Liquid cooled |
| Starter (differs) | Electric | n/a |
| Transmission | ||
| Transmission (differs) | 6-speed, return shift | 6-speed |
| Final drive (differs) | Chain | Chain (520 X-Ring) |
| Dimensions and weight | ||
| Length (differs) | 2065 mm | n/a |
| Width (differs) | 830 mm | n/a |
| Height (differs) | 1110 mm | n/a |
| Wheelbase (differs) | 1450 mm | 1475 mm |
| Seat height (differs) | 830 mm | 825 mm |
| Ground clearance (differs) | 145 mm | 186 mm |
| Curb weight (differs) | 213 kg | n/a |
| Capacity | ||
| Fuel tank (differs) | 17 L | 14 L |
| Chassis and brakes | ||
| Front suspension (differs) | Inverted fork with rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability, 41 mm | WP APEX 43, 140 mm travel |
| Rear suspension (differs) | Horizontal Back-link, gas-charged shock, rebound damping, and spring preload adjustability | WP APEX - Monoshock, 150 mm travel |
| Front brake (differs) | Dual semi-floating Brembo discs, 300 mm, Brembo radial-mount, M4.32 monobloc, opposed 4-piston | 2x radially mounted 4 piston caliper, 300 mm disc |
| Rear brake (differs) | Single petal disc, 250 mm, Single-piston | 2 piston caliper, 240 mm disc |
| Front tyre (differs) | 120/70 ZR17 M/C (58W) | n/a |
| Rear tyre (differs) | 180/55 ZR17 M/C (73W) | n/a |
| Wheels (differs) | n/a | Cast aluminium wheels |
| Frame (differs) | Tubular diamond, steel | Chromium-Molybdenum-Steel frame using the engine as stressed element, powder coated |
| Safety | ||
| ABS (differs) | ABS | n/a |
| Traction control (differs) | Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC (3-mode)) | n/a |
| Features | ||
| Smartphone connectivity (differs) | Smartphone connectivity | n/a |
| Other features (differs) | Kawasaki Quick Shifter, electronic cruise control, power modes, IMU, assist and slipper clutch, Ergo-Fit adjustable ergonomics | n/a |
Highlighted rows differ between columns.
Prices are the distributor's suggested retail prices as of the verified date and may differ at dealers. Registration, insurance and other fees are not included unless stated.